Clinicians' expectations of the benefits and harms of treatments, screening, and tests: a systematic review.

Hoffmann TC, Del Mar C. JAMA Intern Med. 2017 Jan 9; [Epub ahead of print].

Overuse of medical care represents a significant patient safety problem, with the potential for serious harm. This systematic review found that providers' expectations surrounding the risks and benefits of tests and treatments may be inaccurate and contribute to overuse.

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